What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.83
Average wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.86
“Personable, not in a rush. Addressed all questions, was knowledgeable and was patient to discuss all topics. Nothing was overly complicated and all was as expected.”
Francisco L.November 13, 2025
“I arrived 15 minutes before my appointment and was called back before my appointment time which was nice. I had a lot of random symptoms and things I wanted o discuss, and Dr. Rao gave me the time to talk through everything I was worried about. It felt like she really listened to me which I appreciated, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a new primary care doctor.”
Initials hiddenMay 26, 2025
About Dr. Nymisha Rao
Nymisha Rao, MD, an expert family medicine physician, delivers comprehensive primary care for you and your loved ones. Dr. Rao treats everything from injuries and illnesses to more complex chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, anxiety and/or depression and more. She enjoys caring for patients of all ages, backgrounds and experience, offering a personalized healthcare plan for each individual.
Her practice also focuses on preventive medicine to avoid or slow the progression of serious health concerns over time, with an emphasis on ensuring her patients’ overall health is regularly monitored and maintained. Additionally, Dr. Rao is passionate about women’s health and general adolescent/pediatric care.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Missouri, Kansas City, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Iowa (Internship)
- University of Iowa (Residency)
Languages spoken
- English
- Kannada
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1992290621
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.86
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Dr. Rao sat with me to fully listen to my history and hear my concerns. She was so caring and professional!
September 30, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. R was very efficient and listened to my concerns. The office staff were super nice. Overall, I had a great experience.
May 22, 2023Initials hidden
Dr Rao was professional and very personable, it was a pleasure to meet her! And Keisha, the phlebotomist was excellent!
May 9, 2023Talia R.Verified patient
She’s a wonderful doctor. The office is a little disorganized. They lost my urine sample, but I don’t hold that against her.
May 6, 2022Tanya W.Verified patient
Would highly recommend Dr Roa! She made me feel comfortable, and heard. She did a thorough check and made sure I was okay!
June 9, 2022Kindra C.Verified patient
Dr. Rao was helpful, informative, and had wonderful bedside manner. I'm grateful to have been directed to her!
October 9, 2023Initials hidden
Efficient and communicative. Went above and beyond to chat and answer my questions without feeling rushed.
September 19, 2023Initials hidden
She was very informative, and good listener. Super friendly and made me feel comfortable and reassured.
February 2, 2024Luis N.Verified patient
Dr. Rao was very patient, thorough, & had great bedside manners. I did not feel rushed & felt very comfortable.
More than 1 year agoLR
Loved seeing this doctor. She spent a lot of time with me and made sure she helped with all of my needs
August 2, 2023Andrea W.Verified patient
She was excellent! She spent time listening to any concerns I had and made great recommendations.
January 4, 2024Stephanie N.Verified patient
I had a great experience with Dr. Rao. She was kind and attentive. I will be seeing her again.
December 11, 2023Katie M.Verified patient
I did not receive my test results or a call from the doctor FOR ONE MONTH, Extremely unprofessional.
October 12, 2022Initials hidden
Doctor was friendly and informative. Focused on relevant medical concerns and understood concerns.
February 3, 2023Jessica R.Verified patient
Great Doctor! Glad to have finally found a Dr who listens and has great bed side manner.
March 4, 2024Brittany C.Verified patient
Had a great first experience! Loved Dr. Rao and happy to call her my primary care physician now!
January 5, 2023Evan H.Verified patient
I thought the doctor was time efficient. Doctor addressed all of my concerns and was very patient.
More than 1 year agoDW
Very quick and easy to get any remaining information of mine prior to the appointment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great experience. Only negative was I got some blood taken and the person was a bit rough.
March 21, 2022Chance B.Verified patient
The doctor was very polite and helpful and she explained to me everything in details.
March 22, 2022Ajla M.Verified patient
Front desk wait was a bit long, but Dr Rao was great and took her time with me.
January 19, 2023Kristina H.Verified patient
she was super sweet and super attentive, i appreciate her help
August 29, 2024Aleksandra L.Verified patient
Dr. Rao was great! Answered all my questions and made plans to follow up!
October 19, 2023Alex Y.Verified patient
Pleasant experience all around. I would go back and recommend to others.
June 9, 2022Elizabeth T.Verified patient
Great experience overall - can't wait for my annual visit next year!
October 27, 2022Alessandra G.Verified patient
Zocdoc is misunderstanding the doctors specialists. It’s not nice!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Professional/clean/friendly/great listener/ throughout
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She’s wonderful! I felt very comfortable and heard!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
They were very punctual and professional!
February 27, 2026Maria S.Verified patient
Personable, not in a rush. Addressed all questions, was knowledgeable and was patient to discuss all topics. Nothing was overly complicated and all was as expected.
November 13, 2025Francisco L.Verified patient
I arrived 15 minutes before my appointment and was called back before my appointment time which was nice. I had a lot of random symptoms and things I wanted o discuss, and Dr. Rao gave me the time to talk through everything I was worried about. It felt like she really listened to me which I appreciated, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a new primary care doctor.
May 26, 2025Initials hidden
The wait time was a while and our appointment was a bit rushed, have to schedule a follow up appointment with her for what I also need to get done. Other than that, great listener and made great recommendations.
February 26, 2025Initials hidden
I would not recommend this physician. I don’t typically wrote bad reviews but I have had a very bad experience seeing her and left from the facility feeling disappointed. First off, she didn’t see me for more than an hour even though I had an appointment and didn’t just walk in. Then when she finally came to the room she rushed me. Didn’t listen to anything I had to say, I felt she is too full of herself and doesn’t seem to care for her patients. It was a very busy facility and ER and she probably just wanted to see as many patients as possible to earn more dollars without truly caring for her patients. Also had a weird body language and persona, I don’t recommend her as a PCP.
February 3, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Rao was a very good listener, attentive to my needs and own judgment and perception of my symptoms. She had a good holistic approach and was not quick to jump to unnecessary medications.
January 6, 2025Initials hidden
After outgrowing my pediatrician at 18, I’ve spent years struggling to find a primary care doctor that fits my needs. At 21, Dr. Rao was the first doctor I’ve seen that gave me the patience, care, and detailed explanations that I’ve been searching for. Could not reccomend her more for anyone who is looking for an honest and communicative doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Rao was so friendly and really took the time to get to know me as a new patient. The facility was very clean and the process was seamless!
August 14, 2024Madeleine P.Verified patient
Exceeded my expectations in every way. This was a new provider to me. What really stood out was how she entered introduced herself and then said 'i'd like to take some time to get to know you'. She really listened to me, she was empathetic, and provided a safe space to voice my concerns.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I really liked Dr. Rao, she is thorough and careful, she didn't make me feel at all rushed. The office is great too. They have labs and imaging in the same facility so you can get everything done in one spot.
March 8, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. Rao was attentive, quick and easy to talk to. The practice was incredibly efficient for bloodwork. I’m so glad I found them!
December 23, 2023Meredith H.Verified patient
Dr. Rao was very friendly and helped me feel more comfortable at my appointment. I was able to use my appointment efficiently, and I'm really happy that I found a doctor I feel comfortable with.
September 11, 2023Initials hidden
I had a great experience with Dr. Nymisha Rao, I could tell that she really had my best interest at heart, and she made me feel very comfortable.
May 9, 2023Abigail G.Verified patient
Great doctor with amazing bedside manner!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Absolutely one of the best doctors I’ve ever visited. Very professional and caring and was very thorough in all of her explanations making sure I understood why exactly we were making certain decisions and what potential future steps would be.
Could not recommend her enough!!!
March 8, 2023Charles B.Verified patient
Very efficient doctor’s visit and Dr. Rao was informative with what she was checking for and thorough in her explanation of things.
January 25, 2023Initials hidden
Dr. Rao comes across as very friendly and kind. However, she dismissed one of my issues entirely and only focused on my chronic fatigue by telling me to sleep more. She may be great at handling basic colds but certainly nothing complicated. I didn't feel like she actually listened to anything I said.
Also you should know that this is UChicago, they bill their Dr. Apts as outpatient hospital visits. What should have been a preventative first time appointment was billed for hundreds more than expected. I informed them that it was coded wrong but they refused to refile the claim.
November 30, 2022Angel J.Verified patient
I had a great first patient visit. Both Nymisha (doctor) and Angela (nurse) were friendly, professional and helpful. I haven’t been to the doctor in a few years and they made the visit super efficient by getting me a pap smear, tetanus shot and blood work all in one visit! I’m not great with blood and Angela went above and beyond to make me comfortable. Glad to have found a great doctor who I trust and stick with going forward.
November 25, 2022Emily S.Verified patient
Dr. Rao is fantastic! She was very attentive to my concerns and was able to provide a clear and direct plan on how we proceed. I felt listened to, which has made a great difference in my overall care. I look forward to continuing my visits.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Doctor Rao was very patient and listened to everything I had to say. She then took time to explain things and made sure she answered all my questions.
August 4, 2022Initials hidden
Dr. N Rao made me feel heard and safe in her office. I really appreciate that she heard all my concerns and addressed them all without dismissing any. Looking forward to my next appointment.
July 19, 2022Mayralejandra S.Verified patient
Dr Rao is amazing. Awesome bedside manners and great listener. She provided me with a multitude of solutions for my ailment. I would recommend her to anyone! She’s great!!!!!
June 2, 2022Amadou F.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Nymisha Rao work with?
Dr. Nymisha Rao works with UChicago Medicine - Primary Care.
Where is Dr. Nymisha Rao's office located?
Dr. Nymisha Rao's office is located at 339 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nymisha Rao have?
Dr. Nymisha Rao is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nymisha Rao?
Dr. Nymisha Rao frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, Hearing Problems, Illness, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nymisha Rao on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Nymisha Rao speak?
Dr. Nymisha Rao speaks English and Kannada.
How do patients rate Dr. Nymisha Rao in reviews?
353 patients have reviewed Dr. Nymisha Rao. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.62/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.